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King Charles & Queen Camilla Drenched in Antigua Downpour
2 Nov
Summary
- Queen Camilla quickly found shelter from a sudden rainstorm.
- King Charles humorously commented on being soaked by the rain.
- The royal couple attended Antigua and Barbuda's 45th independence anniversary.
During their visit to Antigua and Barbuda to commemorate the nation's 45th independence anniversary, King Charles and Queen Camilla experienced a sudden, torrential downpour upon arrival.
Queen Camilla quickly secured an umbrella and proceeded to the royal seating area. Meanwhile, King Charles, visibly drenched in his beige suit, comically expressed his discomfort, remarking about growing watercress on his trousers. The brief scramble for protection occurred at the Sir Vivian Richards cricket stadium, which had been transformed for the independence parade.
Despite the weather interruption, the ceremony proceeded once King Charles was also provided with an umbrella. He inspected troops under cover, receiving cheers from the assembled crowds. The royal couple later met four renowned West Indies cricketing knights, with Queen Camilla humorously acknowledging her disheveled appearance to the media.
This visit to Antigua and Barbuda is part of the royal autumn tour, which also includes engagements in the Bahamas and Guyana, concluding on November 4. The tour encompasses community events, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, and other official visits.
